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F16 JAD

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

92,423 mi
Last recorded92,423 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF16 JAD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 92,423 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamp lenses (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody, subframes, suspension and steering components corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2025 92,423 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front blades are split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamp lenses (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody, subframes, suspension and steering components corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 90,350 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody corroded , subframes corroded , suspension and steering components corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2024 90,350 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody corroded , subframes corroded , suspension and steering components corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 87,261 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorber casings are corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Subframes and chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in bottom corner (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 87,261 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both front drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on its outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on its inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres down to 2.5mm in centre of their tread patterns (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Shock absorber casings are corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Subframes and chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 84,103 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both front drop links have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Bind (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underneath vehicle corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 81,277 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 81,277 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 78,916 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 74,512 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 65,609 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2018 65,609 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 61,978 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 61,140 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 59,496 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 53,075 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 Mar 2014 53,073 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 42,979 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f tyre wall damaged

Pass 2 Apr 2012 33,730 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 33,730 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 28,236 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 20,628 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front wiper blades split

Fail 31 Mar 2010 20,628 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front wiper blades split

Pass 17 Apr 2009 12,533 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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F16 JAD is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 2006 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 54,492 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F16 JAD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 20 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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F16 JAD is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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